Freedom

Goatherds keep their flocks together, carefully standing guard.  But what happens when one of the flock wanders off?  It has a wondrous adventure.  Yes, there may be danger outside the flock, but there is also stagnation within.  The one who steps outside the group may or may not return.  If he does, he brings back what he has learned.  Those in the greater group may or may not learn from him.  They may feel threatened, for they sense a change.  The goatherd is upset, for one of his followers did not obey.  He lost control.  As for the goat, he has tasted freedom.  He is changed forever.  He knows there is so much more possibility beyond the confines of his flock.  And now he may or may not be able to wander away again physically, but in his mind he is free, which is what you are at all times.